# How to Create Custom Labels in Linear

> To create custom labels in Linear, click your profile icon, select Settings, and navigate to Labels under features. Click New Label, enter a name, and click the check icon to save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-custom-labels-in-linear/
Apps: Linear
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a396aab56e05a00fdfca9/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on your profile icon in the upper-left corner.
2. Select 'Settings'.
3. Navigate to 'Labels' under the features settings.
4. Click 'New Label'.
5. Enter a name for your label.
6. Click on the check icon to save your label.
7. That's it! You have successfully created a custom label.